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ponytail palm root rot
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I have a ponytail palm that's at least 30 yrs old. Recently moved and it was slightly beaten up in the move. ALL of the leaves turned brown and fell off and now I think it has root rot. The base is turning white near the soil and looks like it's "splitting" around the base. It is about 4 feet tall and gets bright light in a southeast window of the house. It's only a standing stick now, but if I scrape a little of the stem with my nail, it's green. I have read it needs to be soaked in anitbacterial/fungal solution. Is this true and can I save my favorite plant?
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August 1 3:42 AM (11 hours and 22 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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Applying a fungicide for plants would not hurt your plant. I would suggest no water for awhile. moving it outside may help it get back on it's feet. My ponytail palm is about 20 years old and is a good 5 foot high. It spends the entire summer outside.

Make sure your plant is in a sandy well draining soil and do not water for several weeks.

http://www.plant-care.com/pony-tail-palm.html



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